Principles and guidance for collaborative teaching partnerships during the pandemic

Universities UK (UUK), Independent HE (IHE) and the Association of Colleges (AoC) have worked together to publish joint principles to support the continuation of effective collaborative teaching partnerships as the sector responds to the impact of COVID-19 on academic provision. The principles are complemented with examples and guidance of effective practice which others may seek […]

IHE responds to HESA consultation on DDB provision

Independent Higher Education (IHE) has responded to the HESA consultation on the proposed subscriptions and services of the new Designated Data Body (DDB). Read IHE’s full response below: IHE response to HESA consultation on DDB services (PDF)

IHE responds to QAA consultation on DQB fees

Independent Higher Education (IHE) has responded to the QAA consultation on the proposed fees for statutory services of the new Designated Quality Body (DQB). Read IHE’s full response below: IHE response to QAA consultation on DQB fees (PDF)

IHE responds to OfS funding consultation

Independent Higher Education (IHE) has responded to the Office for Students’ consultation on funding – teaching grants and capital funding for providers in Approved (fee cap). Read IHE’s full response below: IHE response to OfS consultation on public funding (PDF)

IHE responds to UKSCQA consultation on degree classifications

Independent Higher Education (IHE) has responded to the UK Standing Committee for Quality Assurance consultation on degree classifications and transparent, consistent and fair academic standards. Read IHE’s full response below: IHE response to UKSCQA consultation on degree classifications (PDF)

IHE responds to Welsh student funding consultation

Independent Higher Education (IHE) has responded to the Welsh Government’s consultation on Proposed changes to the student finance support package in the 2019/20 academic year.   Read IHE’s full response below: IHE response to Welsh student funding consultation (PDF)

The Independent Higher Education Survey 2018 – Full Report

The findings of the second year of the Independent Higher Education Survey make clear that independent higher education providers are committed to the new regulatory system but do not yet feel the government has created the level playing field they sought to achieve with the Higher Education and Research Act. Read the full report here: The […]

IHE Reponds to Post-18 Education and Funding Review

Independent Higher Education (IHE) has responded to the Government’s call for evidence for its review of Post-18 Education and Funding, which is being supported by an independent panel led by Philip Augar. Read IHE’s full response below: IHE response to Accelerated Degrees consultation (PDF)